Municipality Zutphen: Fire safety measures for a building

Applying or submitting a notification

1. Go to the online service counter Omgevingsloket online (in Dutch).
2. Run a permit check to see if you need a permit or if you must submit a notification.
3. If you need a permit, you can apply for it at once online on the online service counter Omgevingsloket or send in a written application. Log in with DigiD (for individuals) or eHerkenning (for businesses).
4. If you have to submit a notification, you can do so at once via the online service counter Omgevingsloket. Log in with DigiD (for individuals) or eHerkenning (for businesses).

Before you apply for an environmental permit, you can request preliminary advice.

• The cost depends on which all-in-one permit for physical aspects you apply for. You must pay even if your application is rejected.
• The costs for an environmental permit for fire-safe use of ‘permanent’ structures consist of a fixed amount, plus an amount per square meter of usable surface.
• A usage report is free.

All amounts can be found in the fee regulation (Title 2, Chapter 3).

• The processing of an environmental permit for fire-safe use takes a minimum of 14 weeks and a maximum of 26 weeks.  
• You must submit a notification of fire-safe use to the municipality at least 4 weeks before you start using the building.

You can view the list of permit applications and decisions at [link naar pagina gemeente].

Do you want to object? Then the following rules apply.

• For a standard all-in-one permit for physical aspects (8 weeks), you must file an objection within 6 weeks after the decision is published. How to do this is stated in the published decision.
• Does it concern an extended all-in-one permit for physical aspects (26 weeks)? Then it is issued a a draft decision. You can submit your opinion within 6 weeks. After that, a final decision will be made. You can appeal to the district court within 6 weeks. You can send your letter to: [adres]